About Kamei
The surname Kamei is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "kame" meaning "turtle" and "i" meaning "well" or "mine." This suggests that the name could have originated from a place near a well or mine associated with turtles. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the kanji characters "ka" meaning "increase" and "mei" meaning "fame" or "reputation," indicating a name associated with increasing fame or reputation. Ultimately, the specific meaning of the surname Kamei may vary depending on the family's history and region of origin.
The surname Kamei is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kamei based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kamei in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kamei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.